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the commander in chief has more room to move on foreign policy, but the next few years will require tough positions. iran and a possible nuclear strike, the rise of china, climate change. >> if i can start with you, the republican party took quite a beating last night. what did the future look like? >> we certainly held on to the house, and the majority is still pretty substantial. >> this is a presidential election the republican party should have won but did not. >> we should have won. the economic circumstances are such we should have been able to win. what it says is the republican party it needs to be less a homogeneous party and more an inclusive party in the future. we have to figure out how to stick to the principles. we want to reach out more broadly than the parties are able to do. >> was this an election not so much about economic policy? it is frankly about demographics of this country. >> i think you have to give him a lot of credit in being able to show people while he did not solve the problems, he toiled in the trenches. i got the impression the american citizens thought o
the commander in chief has more room to move on foreign policy, but the next few years will require tough positions. iran and a possible nuclear strike, the rise of china, climate change. >> if i can start with you, the republican party took quite a beating last night. what did the future look like? >> we certainly held on to the house, and the majority is still pretty substantial. >> this is a presidential election the republican party should have won but did not. >> we...
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it is a bit early to speculate right now, and what it highlights is a quandary for american foreign policy in opposed arab spring region, which is still very volatile. >> absolutely, and going forward the united states is going to have to deal with this. to what extent do we make foreign assistance conditional? if so, on what kinds of behavior is? this is not limited to libya of. this is going to be the case in cairo with egypt's going forward. this is going to be an extremely difficult diplomatic process. there are going to be moments of instability, and this is not going to be short lived. i think we are talking about years and decades of uneasy relationships with regimes that are unable or unwilling to be a partner with the united states. >> you have often said this is going to take time, but we have seen what protests in tunis, protests in libya, protests in egypt, you think the washington establishment has come up with a convincing way of dealing with the arab world in light of the arab spring? >> the short answer is no. part of the middle east is i believe there is a reduction of inf
it is a bit early to speculate right now, and what it highlights is a quandary for american foreign policy in opposed arab spring region, which is still very volatile. >> absolutely, and going forward the united states is going to have to deal with this. to what extent do we make foreign assistance conditional? if so, on what kinds of behavior is? this is not limited to libya of. this is going to be the case in cairo with egypt's going forward. this is going to be an extremely difficult...
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foreign policy is akin to government- sponsored terrorism. i will continue to disrupt. >> the united states was disappointed it. we are examining the details of the decision. >> it is not the end of the road. the home secretary has made it clear he could face charges in this country. she wants to reform the extradition process to make it fairer. >> if the message goes out that britain sees extradition as a one-way street, the other countries will also start saying, why should we cooperate with britain? but they will accept medical reasons for not doing extradition. >> two weeks ago the home office was celebrating the success one of the four was accused of computer-related activity. and they have accused the government of double standards. bbc news. >> for more on today's decision, i spoke with that jane. what is the reaction here in washington? >> they are safe united states is officially disappointed in this decision. it has, after all, been looking to extradite him for 10 years it was described -- for 10 years. it was described as the great
foreign policy is akin to government- sponsored terrorism. i will continue to disrupt. >> the united states was disappointed it. we are examining the details of the decision. >> it is not the end of the road. the home secretary has made it clear he could face charges in this country. she wants to reform the extradition process to make it fairer. >> if the message goes out that britain sees extradition as a one-way street, the other countries will also start saying, why should...
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also, the great strides we have made has been on foreign policy, the fact that and once again we can talk in republican circles and make it credible, be aware of the military industrial complex, talk about the old days when robert taft said we should be engaged in these entangling alliances. he believed in the day he did not even believe in nato. we do not need nato or the un to tell us when to go to war, but we have seen a great difference. the maturity -- the majority of the american people are behind us in this effort. it costs too much money. too many people get killed too many people get sick, and maybe 70% or 80% of the american people say it is time to get out of afghanistan. [applause] those are the issues and we have brought front and center. they are out there. they are not going to go away, and we have tremendous opportunity to continue this momentum. it will not be long but there is going to be an election, and this momentum is going to continue, and this movement is going to continue, and we are going to keep going like we are tonight. tonight we have come out of an elec
also, the great strides we have made has been on foreign policy, the fact that and once again we can talk in republican circles and make it credible, be aware of the military industrial complex, talk about the old days when robert taft said we should be engaged in these entangling alliances. he believed in the day he did not even believe in nato. we do not need nato or the un to tell us when to go to war, but we have seen a great difference. the maturity -- the majority of the american people...
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he had viral video is, foreign policy fumbles, but it was his folksy qualities that propelled him from successful businessman to the political front line. he was confirmed as the republican front runner and he briefly led president obama in the polls. a stellar corporate record had made his name. he famously grabbed the opposite the to turn around two floundering businesses. -- the opportunity to turn around two philandering floundering businesses. he said that he was part of a solution that he -- but ultimately allegations undid his campaign. >> the charges i absolutely reject. they simply did not happen. >> finally, after sliding poll results, he announced he was suspending in his run for the presidency. the godfather of common sense fell afoul of what thomas jefferson called the thankless office before even assuming the white house. did you enjoy your run for the nomination? >> yes, i did. the best part was the interaction and the feedback and the response of the people and secondly, their response to the bold solutions that i presented as part of my campaign. >> you sounded pretty
he had viral video is, foreign policy fumbles, but it was his folksy qualities that propelled him from successful businessman to the political front line. he was confirmed as the republican front runner and he briefly led president obama in the polls. a stellar corporate record had made his name. he famously grabbed the opposite the to turn around two floundering businesses. -- the opportunity to turn around two philandering floundering businesses. he said that he was part of a solution that he...
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of the ticket, china. -- jobs and the economy to touch on foreign policy. a local republican candidate sees a direct connection between the ohio of economy and the wider world. >> we have to stand up to china and tell them that we want to be part of the international community and trade but they have to play by the rules. >> you can talk a good game, but i like to walk the walk not just talk the talk. >> president obama was also in ohio meeting voter to anxieties about china. he has imposed new tariffs on exports. mr. romney says he would go further than the president but he would be constrained by the realities of power. >> having a bad relationship right out of the gate with china is not a helpful way to try to protect our interests. we want peace with china on the world stage. so, i think that this is their first and most important issue that any president will face is after the redevelopment of the economy. >> there are plenty who'd to assume this country has passed the peak of their power and pride in america remains so strong that any candidate who to
of the ticket, china. -- jobs and the economy to touch on foreign policy. a local republican candidate sees a direct connection between the ohio of economy and the wider world. >> we have to stand up to china and tell them that we want to be part of the international community and trade but they have to play by the rules. >> you can talk a good game, but i like to walk the walk not just talk the talk. >> president obama was also in ohio meeting voter to anxieties about china....
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i think the reality is american foreign policy is not in the same spirit as it was. they will basically consolidate what i call the rise of the new public opinion. that will likely take control of its destiny. that is why, for structural reasons, america's economic decline, we might be seeing a weakening or lessening of the american hegemony and influence across the world. >> thank you very much, author of obama and the middle east, the end of america oppose a moment. -- america's moment. fourth largest's bank has asked for $24 billion more in state funds to stay afloat. the request comes after shares in descendent half of the financial institution was heart nationalized because of its problems with bad property that. >> shares in spain's fourth largest lender were suspended until further notice. customs worrying about the safety of their savings. financial markets became more concerned than ever to find enough funds to rescue a nationalized bank the store requires billions more to stay afloat. they asked for the share " to be suspended but made no further, -- commen
i think the reality is american foreign policy is not in the same spirit as it was. they will basically consolidate what i call the rise of the new public opinion. that will likely take control of its destiny. that is why, for structural reasons, america's economic decline, we might be seeing a weakening or lessening of the american hegemony and influence across the world. >> thank you very much, author of obama and the middle east, the end of america oppose a moment. -- america's moment....
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this debate last night was on foreign policy. mr. obama said that mr. obama had allowed a rising tide of chaos across the middle east. mr. obama accused his rival of being inconsistent on iraq and afghanistan. the candidates went head-to- head. >> the final head-to-head, this time on foreign affairs. they go around the world in 90 minutes. a large chunk of the time on the the threat of nuclear iran. >> one of the challenges we have had with iran is they have looked at this administration and felt it was not as strong as it needed to be. i think they saw weakness. >> the clock is ticking. we are not going to allow iran to perpetually engaged in negotiations that lead to nowhere. i've been very clear with them. >> the president denied reports that his administration would soon enter one-on-one negotiations with iran. mitt romney said that a war alone would not end violent extremism. >> we cannot kill our way out of this mess. >> he promised economic development and deterrence through u.s. military strength. his pledge to increase pentagon spending drew th
this debate last night was on foreign policy. mr. obama said that mr. obama had allowed a rising tide of chaos across the middle east. mr. obama accused his rival of being inconsistent on iraq and afghanistan. the candidates went head-to- head. >> the final head-to-head, this time on foreign affairs. they go around the world in 90 minutes. a large chunk of the time on the the threat of nuclear iran. >> one of the challenges we have had with iran is they have looked at this...
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for more on what he had to say and how foreign policy is playing his campaign, i am joined by our foreign policy correspondent. thank you for coming in. how would president romney differ from president obama? >> i cannot tell how it would differ. he does say that he would go so far as to arm some of the rebels through our partners. the way the paragraph is carefully constructed come a gives the impression that he would arm the rebels. if you read it, it says it through our allies. that is what we are doing. that is what we're doing to begin with. not very different. >> you were just in iran, what did you make of mitt romney's strong words on iran? >> he talks about how he would not lead iran did away with having a nuclear weapon. already, barack obama has imposed the harshest sanctions in history on iran. it is hard to imagine any other president being able to do that. george w. bush was not able to impose a similar level of sanctions. it took obama going out there and saying that he would meet with the iranians. that allowed him to form his coalition. i do not -- i really am waiting for
for more on what he had to say and how foreign policy is playing his campaign, i am joined by our foreign policy correspondent. thank you for coming in. how would president romney differ from president obama? >> i cannot tell how it would differ. he does say that he would go so far as to arm some of the rebels through our partners. the way the paragraph is carefully constructed come a gives the impression that he would arm the rebels. if you read it, it says it through our allies. that is...
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i think he has a strong case to make on foreign policy. inlet's turn to developments new york were authorities have announced they arrested a man that was plotting to blow up the federal reserve building in manhattan. it appears that the arrest was the result of a sting operation. let's get more on this. barbara, what is the latest? >> we are told by the justice department that this plot has been in progress for quite a long time. he arrived in america back in january with the intent of carrying out terrorist attacks. when he tried recruit people, he inadvertently contacted an fbi informer. from the point on, they were monitoring him very closely and that no time was the public any danger. and there was an fbi agent that posed as a facilitator had supplied him with materials he thought were explosives. that agent was with him this morning when he assembled what he thought was a thousand-pound bomb. he tried repeatedly to detonate it from a nearby hotel and he was arrested after that. >> ever since 11 years ago, there have been a number of
i think he has a strong case to make on foreign policy. inlet's turn to developments new york were authorities have announced they arrested a man that was plotting to blow up the federal reserve building in manhattan. it appears that the arrest was the result of a sting operation. let's get more on this. barbara, what is the latest? >> we are told by the justice department that this plot has been in progress for quite a long time. he arrived in america back in january with the intent of...
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policy trend late -- translate to foreign- policy in afghanistan. ? >> i voted for the military operation in the first place. there are places in north africa and somalia and from yemen and nigeria. you have a group -- >> are you saying the u.s. focuses on the wrong place? >> we focus on one place at a time. we need to get out of afghanistan now. i was the first senator to oppose the operation. this is not a place you want to stay forever. the consequences of staying there are basically because we went there in the first place. >> iran is trying to develop nuclear weapons at this point. do you think sanctions are the right way to engage with iran at this point? >> i agree with the president. all actions must be on the table. that does not mean in dating or attacking are the only ways to get it done. the sanctions are beginning to have an impact. >> you are working on president obama's reelection. you say you are concerned about some of necessarily triumphant statements coming from the administration. what do you -- unnecessarily triumphant statements
policy trend late -- translate to foreign- policy in afghanistan. ? >> i voted for the military operation in the first place. there are places in north africa and somalia and from yemen and nigeria. you have a group -- >> are you saying the u.s. focuses on the wrong place? >> we focus on one place at a time. we need to get out of afghanistan now. i was the first senator to oppose the operation. this is not a place you want to stay forever. the consequences of staying there are...
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on the other hand, brazil has been a real force in its side as far as foreign policy, -- real thorn in its side as far as foreign policy. >> barack obama visited brazil last year, data out -- no doubt mindful that china had become a playmaker in the country's economy. by their own addition, this is a slow-ossining relationship. -- by their own admission, this is a slow-blossom in relationship. >> while brazil's economy is booming, much of the rest of the world is struggling with the less than stellar outlook. i'm joined by professor at mit, author of "white house burning." thank you are coming in. let's look at brazil. it is a remarkable reversal of fortunes. 10 years ago, there was america, driving economic growth in the world. brazil was languishing. now we have brazil, a bric. >> we should be careful about the cycle. do not get over-excited about brazil or any one of these emerging markets. >> they want more clout. >> they have cash. they have reserves. they can potentially save europe. that would be very strange. it could well happen. >> let's talk about your book, we have it here.
on the other hand, brazil has been a real force in its side as far as foreign policy, -- real thorn in its side as far as foreign policy. >> barack obama visited brazil last year, data out -- no doubt mindful that china had become a playmaker in the country's economy. by their own addition, this is a slow-ossining relationship. -- by their own admission, this is a slow-blossom in relationship. >> while brazil's economy is booming, much of the rest of the world is struggling with the...
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policy, thereby strengthening his record there. contrasting what governor romney might do or what he might not do. >> as a candidate in the days of the berlin speech, he talked about the need to tear down the wall between christians and jews and muslims. but that was as high as ever. >> as ambassador to india for a few years, you see a lot of good things in the world. the ambassador was killed and i lived in india for several years. and to see jews and christians and muslims and hindus and everybody living together rather peacefully, and getting along and democracy, those are good stories. we can talk about those things, but what of the president did was there were a few people that attacked the consulate in libya. that does not represent the muslim world. those people that condemned the extremism have to forcefully speak out, whether it is denying the holocaust or depicting in a negative way jesus christ. all of that has to be condemned. gosh there were strong words, they must not belong to a dictator that massacres his people. >>
policy, thereby strengthening his record there. contrasting what governor romney might do or what he might not do. >> as a candidate in the days of the berlin speech, he talked about the need to tear down the wall between christians and jews and muslims. but that was as high as ever. >> as ambassador to india for a few years, you see a lot of good things in the world. the ambassador was killed and i lived in india for several years. and to see jews and christians and muslims and...
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- policy issues as part of this dialogue. they do not want this distraction. they realize the issue will not go round -- go away easily. both sides are stuck on this point. >> is there a way for washington and beijing to save face and get out of this in a short time? >> there are some historic precedents. china has offered the option of traveling to the united states for medical purposes. this has occurred in the past with some famous dissidents. the problem is that he does not want to leave china. he is worried about his family. he has not committed any crime. he does not call himself a political dissident against the state. he would prefer -- he calls himself a civil rights advocate. he would prefer to stay in china. this is going to be extremely difficult to do under the circumstances. >> thank you very much for coming in. can democratically-elected governments impose the kind of austerity being demanded in europe and hope to stay in power? elections in greece this weekend may hold the answer. with the country in dire fina
- policy issues as part of this dialogue. they do not want this distraction. they realize the issue will not go round -- go away easily. both sides are stuck on this point. >> is there a way for washington and beijing to save face and get out of this in a short time? >> there are some historic precedents. china has offered the option of traveling to the united states for medical purposes. this has occurred in the past with some famous dissidents. the problem is that he does not want...
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this has been traditionally not only in egypt but in the arab world the preeminent foreign policy issue of the region. now that the muslim brotherhood and its president is in power, i think it would have been surprising if they did not showcase this issue, because obviously it has formed a big part of their foreign policy thinking for years. >> egypt received $1.6 billion in aid a yr from the u.s. if egypt has a where your relation with the u.s., will that a continue? >> it is an interesting moment when egypt is partially reconstructing it shrek -- its relation with the united states. the military relationship continues, and that has gone on for many years. yet now there is an elected civilian president that is trying to assert the degree of independence at a moment when both sides are now trying to understand the priorities of each other, and the united states is adjusting to an egyptian leader that has to respond to some degree to the wants and desires of his own people. it is a much more high maintenance type of relationship because nothing can be taken for granted in the same way th
this has been traditionally not only in egypt but in the arab world the preeminent foreign policy issue of the region. now that the muslim brotherhood and its president is in power, i think it would have been surprising if they did not showcase this issue, because obviously it has formed a big part of their foreign policy thinking for years. >> egypt received $1.6 billion in aid a yr from the u.s. if egypt has a where your relation with the u.s., will that a continue? >> it is an...
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. >> i am joined by author and foreign policy analyst robin wright. robyn, lovely to see you again. they say they will hand over power at the end of the month. >> i think there is a little bit of the nile and the u.s. government about the reality of what might happen on paper. what it really will mean is the question, and the generals have certainly indicated that they intend to keep legislative power, a good bit of executive power, there'll be no one to enforce overside whether it is the budget or activities. they are trying to define a new order by assuming the right to appoint a constitutional assembly. the that are not many powers left of the presidency. >> what do you think the international reaction would be. >> it pitted a muslim brotherhood official, use of the polarization. you can see of it is more demonstration or that kind of attention and disbelief. >> what sort of sense to you get? and you feel the mood is changing? >> we have seen of lower voter turnout, the plan over six weeks. then there is the upper house of parliament and you have the first round of the presidenti
. >> i am joined by author and foreign policy analyst robin wright. robyn, lovely to see you again. they say they will hand over power at the end of the month. >> i think there is a little bit of the nile and the u.s. government about the reality of what might happen on paper. what it really will mean is the question, and the generals have certainly indicated that they intend to keep legislative power, a good bit of executive power, there'll be no one to enforce overside whether it...
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that is why more and more western foreign policy opinion is coming to realize that the islamists do not present a threat. >> when we look over the border at syria, is egypt still the poster child of the arab spring? >> no, not at all. the political struggle in syria has turned into armed conflict. my fear is not that syria is at war, my fear is that the civil war will escalate into a sectarian war. this is the nightmare scenario for syria. >> i would like to return to your book very carefully. what do you think of president obama's response to the arab spring? >> belatedly, president barack obama has embraced the arab spring uprisings. president obama has kept a distance from the arab uprising spread america resembles britain at the end of world war ii. we might be seeing the beginning of the end of america's moment. commenting -- even though president barack obama has been trying very hard to amend the historic lift, the reality is that american foreign policy is no longer viewed in the same spirit as it was. the election in egypt and morocco and tunisia and libya and everywhere else w
that is why more and more western foreign policy opinion is coming to realize that the islamists do not present a threat. >> when we look over the border at syria, is egypt still the poster child of the arab spring? >> no, not at all. the political struggle in syria has turned into armed conflict. my fear is not that syria is at war, my fear is that the civil war will escalate into a sectarian war. this is the nightmare scenario for syria. >> i would like to return to your...
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governor romney, his foreign- policy is very general rather than having a specific agenda. the changes will be in tax rates as opposed to the interaction with allies. >> they make it sound as if there is a world of difference. >> it is likely that many of the advisers that surrounded the george w. bush administration make up the the strength of the foreign policy team and will probably have more of that kind of town. >> governor romney says he would be tougher with iran. he will call tie the currency manipulator. has there one particular area where there be a significant difference? dodge the tone towards iran would probably be tougher. obama says that iran will not get a nuclear weapon. governor romney would not declare china currency manipulator and find a waan to say it was not necessarily because no american president has veered very much from the policy of engagement. >> he suggested we have not seen a debate change the direct -- trajectory of erases much as the first debate. >> i am cautious making predictions because we all thought that the divisions were reestablish
governor romney, his foreign- policy is very general rather than having a specific agenda. the changes will be in tax rates as opposed to the interaction with allies. >> they make it sound as if there is a world of difference. >> it is likely that many of the advisers that surrounded the george w. bush administration make up the the strength of the foreign policy team and will probably have more of that kind of town. >> governor romney says he would be tougher with iran. he...
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governor romney, his foreign- policy is very general rather than having a specific agenda. the changes will be in tax rates as opposed to the interaction with allies. >> they make it sound as if there is a world of difference. >> it is likely that many of the advisers that surrounded the george w. bush administration make up the the strength of the foreign policy team and will probably have more of that kind of town. >> governor romney says he would be tougher with iran. he will call tie the currency manipulator. has there one particular area where there be a significant difference? dodge the tone towards iran would probably be tougher. obama says that iran will not get a nuclear weapon. governor romney would not declare china currency manipulator and find a way to say it was not necessarily because no american president has veered very much from the policy of engagement. >> he suggested we have not seen a debate change the direct -- trajectory of erases much as the first debate. >> i am cautious making predictions because we all thought that the divisions were reestablishe
governor romney, his foreign- policy is very general rather than having a specific agenda. the changes will be in tax rates as opposed to the interaction with allies. >> they make it sound as if there is a world of difference. >> it is likely that many of the advisers that surrounded the george w. bush administration make up the the strength of the foreign policy team and will probably have more of that kind of town. >> governor romney says he would be tougher with iran. he...
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foreign policy chief. our correspondent is in dubai, which has heavy trading links with iran. >> dubai is a major trading hub with iran. about a third of the people who live in this country were originally from iran, and they maintain links with their homeland. if you have a look here, you'll see a lot of boats. these boats are loaded up with tv's, cars, refrigerators, washing machines, and about twice a week they make a 12-hour journey over there, 150 kilometers through the water towards iran itself. and in that open water, iran exports its oil, and the export of oil is iran's most valuable asset. the export helps to keep their government in money and in power, and that's why the e.u. has decided to target its exports. iran itself has suggested that sanctions will not work, that the west should start negotiating with iran again. it's also made a threat. it has threatened to close down the strait of hormuz, and the strait is the narrow channel through which about 20% of the world's oil is traded. the unite
foreign policy chief. our correspondent is in dubai, which has heavy trading links with iran. >> dubai is a major trading hub with iran. about a third of the people who live in this country were originally from iran, and they maintain links with their homeland. if you have a look here, you'll see a lot of boats. these boats are loaded up with tv's, cars, refrigerators, washing machines, and about twice a week they make a 12-hour journey over there, 150 kilometers through the water towards...
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beijing has always had its own foreign policy. they were worried there might be a change of government and that government might be more friendly towards the americans and the chinese would lose influence in the middle east. that is what he wanted to avoid. that is why he did not back the original u.n. resolutions. this time, he seeks not to blame anyone. just to try to end this situation. the town is less strident. that is why china feels it can support the plan. >> an independent report has identified half a million families struggling with a range of problems. among the causes of the unrest, poor parenting, low academic achievement, and too much emphasis on materialism. >> over the course of five extra nine days last august, it england learned how order and chaos are close neighbors. rioting, looting, and arson at spreading like bush fires across the country. the politicians initially blaming criminality, pure and simple. but then it a report to look at the deeper social causes and lessons to be learned. the panel went to many
beijing has always had its own foreign policy. they were worried there might be a change of government and that government might be more friendly towards the americans and the chinese would lose influence in the middle east. that is what he wanted to avoid. that is why he did not back the original u.n. resolutions. this time, he seeks not to blame anyone. just to try to end this situation. the town is less strident. that is why china feels it can support the plan. >> an independent report...
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. >> you are well versed in the history of china's foreign policy. the is not a simple bureaucratic politician. there is a degree of relaxation, candor, and to the extent humor in his exchanges. >> he is not going to be a dominant leader. he is going to have to create a consensus in the leading body. that is not going to be easy to do. there is enormous opposition to reform, both political and economic. >> xi jinping -- i think more and more numbered generation educated in free countries, they already got some sort of experience, the value of free world. judging that way, i feel there is a possibility, a real chance to change for political reform. >> with me, tim wilcox. our headlines. xi jinping has become china's new leader. he smiled and waved after being selected as the new leader. three hamas leaders died in airstrikes. hundreds of supporters have turned out on the streets of gaza for the funeral of a militant leader who was killed in an air strike on wednesday. 10 other people died and that attacked. in the past few hours, israeli authorities s
. >> you are well versed in the history of china's foreign policy. the is not a simple bureaucratic politician. there is a degree of relaxation, candor, and to the extent humor in his exchanges. >> he is not going to be a dominant leader. he is going to have to create a consensus in the leading body. that is not going to be easy to do. there is enormous opposition to reform, both political and economic. >> xi jinping -- i think more and more numbered generation educated in...
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out of the 16th page address, there was only paid on foreign policy. it was striking that the vision of america in the world was a very positive one. >> the renewal of american leadership can be felt across the globe. our oldest alliances in europe and asia are stronger than ever. our ties to the americans are deeper. are ironclad commitment -- our ironclad commitment to israel's security has been the closest cooperation in history. -- has meant the close cooperation in history. we made it clear that america is a pacific power. the new beginning in burma has led to new hope. from the coalition's we have built to securing nuclear materials, to the missions we led against disease, from the lows we have dealt our enemies, to the enduring power of our moral example, america is back. >> america is back. much of president obama's speech was laying out his vision for the future, but he also took credit for some of his past economic policies. how many jobs a been restored, and how much improvement has been made during his tenure in the economy. the republicans
out of the 16th page address, there was only paid on foreign policy. it was striking that the vision of america in the world was a very positive one. >> the renewal of american leadership can be felt across the globe. our oldest alliances in europe and asia are stronger than ever. our ties to the americans are deeper. are ironclad commitment -- our ironclad commitment to israel's security has been the closest cooperation in history. -- has meant the close cooperation in history. we made...
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challenges, republican hopeful mitt romney has completed and overseas store designed to highlight his foreign-policy credentials. much of the journey was mired in controversy. we have been with the presidential candidate and we had this report from warsaw. >> no missteps for mitt at the tomb of the unknown soldier. the opinion polls are tight, he really could alice president obama from the white house. -- he really could oust president obama. >> i have been to a trip on three places far apart on the map. you cannot get much closer to the ideals and convictions of my own country than you can in these places. i believe it is critical to stand by those who have stood by america. solidarity was a great movement that freed a nation and it is with solidarity that america and poland face the future. >> as he traveled thousands of miles on a privately-chartered jet, there was plenty of turbulence. the campaign is notorious for tight control, keeping mr. romney away from the press. perhaps that is why they are dogged by controversy. britain, he said some news about the preparation for the olympics was discon
challenges, republican hopeful mitt romney has completed and overseas store designed to highlight his foreign-policy credentials. much of the journey was mired in controversy. we have been with the presidential candidate and we had this report from warsaw. >> no missteps for mitt at the tomb of the unknown soldier. the opinion polls are tight, he really could alice president obama from the white house. -- he really could oust president obama. >> i have been to a trip on three places...
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challenges, republican hopeful mitt romney has completed and overseas store designed to highlight his foreign-policy credentials. much of the journey was mired in controversy. we have been with the presidential candidate and we had this report from warsaw. >> no missteps for mitt at the tomb of the unknown soldier. the opinion polls are tight, he really could alice president obama from the white house. -- he really could oust president obama. >> i have been to a trip on three places far apart on the map. you cannot get much closer to the ideals and convictions of my own country than you can in these places. i believe it is critical to stand by those who have stood by america. solidarity was a great movement that freed a nation and it is with solidarity that america and poland face the future. >> as he traveled thousands of miles on a privately-chartered jet, there was plenty of turbulence. the campaign is notorious for tight control, keeping mr. romney away from the press. perhaps that is why they are dogged by controversy. britain, he said some news about the preparation for the olympics was discon
challenges, republican hopeful mitt romney has completed and overseas store designed to highlight his foreign-policy credentials. much of the journey was mired in controversy. we have been with the presidential candidate and we had this report from warsaw. >> no missteps for mitt at the tomb of the unknown soldier. the opinion polls are tight, he really could alice president obama from the white house. -- he really could oust president obama. >> i have been to a trip on three places...
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policy pretty much moving towards what he's termed a specific foreign policy. said america is a pacific nation. i think many observers in pretty tan thought he was looking to receiver ties to an extent to an old world. but here we are in a time of some tension in afghanistan, on iran in particular, and he's turning back to this tried and tested ally and the two are together stressing the warmth of their relationship. >> we know all about this from the papers here and the amount of media attention it's getting. what kind of attention is david cameron's visit getting in american press over there? >> not a huge amount at this point. it's getting attention insofar as it relates to afghanistan and the horrific shooting of 16 afghans by an american staffs sergeant over the weekend. clearly there will be a lot of attention paid to what the two lead verse to say about that. some attention paid to what i alluded to earlier, the fact that they're in a crucial swing state. some perceive this to almost be electioneering by president obama. and the fact that he is not meeti
policy pretty much moving towards what he's termed a specific foreign policy. said america is a pacific nation. i think many observers in pretty tan thought he was looking to receiver ties to an extent to an old world. but here we are in a time of some tension in afghanistan, on iran in particular, and he's turning back to this tried and tested ally and the two are together stressing the warmth of their relationship. >> we know all about this from the papers here and the amount of media...
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it's hardly surprising that the core of foreign policy has been to have no problems with their neighbors. if the consequence of that is the german politician sometimes have to take a back seat when it comes to leading in europe, most germans seem to be content with that. at least for now. one of the reasons why angela merkel is personally popular is that she understands perfectly the dilemma of german leadership. a woman conservative, cautious in a system full of checks and balances, she is the opposite of old german leaders who risks and lost everything. 80 million people and the strongest economy and 500 million europeans, will someday have to come to terms with fewer leaders. that is all from germany and us this week. goodbye. >> make sense of international news at bbc.com/news. >> funding for this presentation is made possible by the freeman foundation of new york, stowe, vermont, and honolulu. newman's own foundation. and union bank. >> at union bank, our relationship managers use their expertise in global finance to guide you through the business strategies and opportunities of int
it's hardly surprising that the core of foreign policy has been to have no problems with their neighbors. if the consequence of that is the german politician sometimes have to take a back seat when it comes to leading in europe, most germans seem to be content with that. at least for now. one of the reasons why angela merkel is personally popular is that she understands perfectly the dilemma of german leadership. a woman conservative, cautious in a system full of checks and balances, she is the...
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alexis is the main foreign policy argentina has an -- because this is the main foreign policy argentina has. the president has won the election by a landslide, so the biggest issue ahead of the anniversary is foreign policy behind their claim to the islands. >> vladimir hernandez speaking earlier. the british foreign office has responded by saying the people of the falkland islands are british out of choice. the statement said the islanders are free to determine their future, adding there would be no negotiations with argentina over sovereignty unless the islanders wish it. joining me on the line, a member of the falkland islands legislative assembly. thank you for joining us, and welcome to bbc news. we spoke with the chamber of commerce representatives are in your island. he said he was not worried. the share that view? of >> we are certainly not worried about any military interventions, and we do not feel isolated. >> what is your reaction to the president's announcement? >> she made a number of announcements. she criticizes the militarization of the area, but if you cast your mind b
alexis is the main foreign policy argentina has an -- because this is the main foreign policy argentina has. the president has won the election by a landslide, so the biggest issue ahead of the anniversary is foreign policy behind their claim to the islands. >> vladimir hernandez speaking earlier. the british foreign office has responded by saying the people of the falkland islands are british out of choice. the statement said the islanders are free to determine their future, adding there...
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frankly, obama foreign policy has been on hold for the last several months. they have ideas for what to do in syria, but they are waiting until after the election, so we did not hear much that would be useful in understanding where this is going. >> do you think this debate will have changed any minds in those swing states? >> i thought that i heard mitt romney was in these non- bellicose statements trying to appeal to women voters, who are a key constituency if he will carry those swing states. he has got to pick up the percentage of women voters. i thought i heard that. >> is there a sense that those women are fed up with war? >> pollsters tell you that women do not like the strident tone. i think the country as a whole is fed up with war, but certainly women voters, and the other thing you know is in this instance we have to spend more on the military, that is a direct appeal to voters in virginia where military spending is a big part of local economy. >> and a big swing state. david, thanks very much for joining us. rising tensions in the middle east will
frankly, obama foreign policy has been on hold for the last several months. they have ideas for what to do in syria, but they are waiting until after the election, so we did not hear much that would be useful in understanding where this is going. >> do you think this debate will have changed any minds in those swing states? >> i thought that i heard mitt romney was in these non- bellicose statements trying to appeal to women voters, who are a key constituency if he will carry those...
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the republicans know that there is very little they can do to criticize him on foreign policy after bin laden. iran is an area where they think he has some vulnerability. he does believe that for reasons that have nothing to do with israel that this is a serious problem. nuclear proliferation is a big issue. >> is he going to be able to convince the israelis to be patient? >> i think he has that influence. whether the prime minister is going to believe him or not, this is the crucial question. this is their ninth or tenth meeting. this is the most consequential of those meetings that might turn out to be one of the most consequential that the president has had in three years. he can think, i have to do this because when push comes to shove, he is going to go do this. they will have a bit of a tussle, and the background of a pretty contentious relationship already. it is very unclear how this is going to go, but it is a very high-stakes game. >> and haven't always seen eye to eye. >> he said that the president acknowledges that he comes through a tradition, the home minister comes from a
the republicans know that there is very little they can do to criticize him on foreign policy after bin laden. iran is an area where they think he has some vulnerability. he does believe that for reasons that have nothing to do with israel that this is a serious problem. nuclear proliferation is a big issue. >> is he going to be able to convince the israelis to be patient? >> i think he has that influence. whether the prime minister is going to believe him or not, this is the...
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moving toward a pacific foreign- policy. many observers in britain thought he was looking to sever ties to an extent with the old world. here we are at a time of some tension in foreign affairs of afghanistan, iran. he is turning back to this tried and tested out why. the two men are expressing the warmth of their relationship. >> we know about this from the papers and the amount of media attention. what kind of attention is david cameron said visiting in american press over there? >> id is getting attention and so far as it relates to afghanistan and a terrific shooting -- and the horrific shootings over the weekend. some attention paid to the fact that they are in a crucial swing state. that is drawing some attention, as is the fact that mr. cameron is not meeting mitt romney or any of the other contenders. >> the vote had been counted in the u.s. states of alabama and mississippi. in the latest round of u.s. republican primaries, it was a tight race. in the end, rick santorum's campaign strategy work. the former speaker o
moving toward a pacific foreign- policy. many observers in britain thought he was looking to sever ties to an extent with the old world. here we are at a time of some tension in foreign affairs of afghanistan, iran. he is turning back to this tried and tested out why. the two men are expressing the warmth of their relationship. >> we know about this from the papers and the amount of media attention. what kind of attention is david cameron said visiting in american press over there?...
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we cannot have a body count foreign policy. it is going to have to be a policy that is but a trade -- that is based on, are we going to tolerate the regime's standing in power? if not, what we do to empower the syrian national opposition? what are we going to do to guard against an extremist takeover of syria? all of these conditions are going to require us to be far more actively involved in were in about supporting it legal or not legal support. -- a lethal or not lethal support. >> there is not -- you talk about international unity. we have the arabs and they will now start financing or paying the syrian opposition forces, but there is no international desire for military action against syria. the thread is needed to take -- the spread is needed for some kind of pressure on assad. >> short of military intervention, far more we could do. look what we did with the libyans. look what we did in bosnia. we provided humanitarian assistance. we provided international support and condemned and punished those engaged in crimes agains
we cannot have a body count foreign policy. it is going to have to be a policy that is but a trade -- that is based on, are we going to tolerate the regime's standing in power? if not, what we do to empower the syrian national opposition? what are we going to do to guard against an extremist takeover of syria? all of these conditions are going to require us to be far more actively involved in were in about supporting it legal or not legal support. -- a lethal or not lethal support. >>...
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should it be a presidential system where the president has more control over foreign policy and some domestics. that is what people are born to have to find out. it will depend on what presidential candidate wins. different candidates have advocated different roles for themselves. that is what makes it so fluid and so interesting. e don't know what role the president will have. a lot of it will be up to him depending on what kind of charisma he has. reaching out to the egyptian people and saying this is what my role will be. >> thank you very much for joining us. >> thank you for having me. >> turning out to the ongoing troubles in the global economy. today was japan's turn to feel the clinch. it is the upheaval thousands of miles away in greece that continues to send the big shock waves around the globe. >> thousands of years of history and prestige. where does greece go from here? looking to a future that is as uncertain as ever. there is a history of waiting for something to turn up. many people in the u.k. and are proud europe will be asking, how did greece get into this mess? ho
should it be a presidential system where the president has more control over foreign policy and some domestics. that is what people are born to have to find out. it will depend on what presidential candidate wins. different candidates have advocated different roles for themselves. that is what makes it so fluid and so interesting. e don't know what role the president will have. a lot of it will be up to him depending on what kind of charisma he has. reaching out to the egyptian people and...